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2015 Tournament Captains Meeting

The Gulf Coast Kayak Fishing Association holds the annual Spring Tournament Captains Meeting, Friday May 1st at 6:00PM the night before the Saturday tournament on May 2 2015.

The Captains meeting is a great way to meet your fellow anglers, learn about last minute rule changes and recieve door prizes.

In 2010 we started giving away the "Best Dang Tackle Box". This is a raffle to those who participate by donating a new packaged lure, you will recive a chance to win and a ticket. A ticket will be drawn and the overflowing five gallon bucket of lures could be yours! In 2012 the "Best Dang Tackle Box" had grown into two five gallon buckets full of tackle.

Kayak Raffle; Once again we will offer our Kayak raffle for those of you who would like to upgrade your fleet of kayaks.

Location: 5 Via De Luna Dr, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561

Grassy Point Campout

The club is planning an overnight fishing trip to the Grassy Point Wildlife Management Area near the Yellow River delta. Grassy Point is located west of Choctaw NOLF off of Hwy 87 in Santa Rosa County.

The primitive campsites provides ready access to the fishing area of Little Catfish and Catfish basins. Redfish,Trout, and Flounder can be found in the marshes, bayous and shallow waters.

Rodizio is also offering specials on drinks and appetizers for participants

Tournament Update

***** Mark your Calendar *****

The Gulf Coast Kayak Fishing Association Presents

the 11th Annual GCKFA Spring Tournament

Tentatively Scheduled for April 30th
2016

Alternate Date of May 21st 2016

at Shoreline Park South, Gulf Breeze Florida.

Congrats to the 2015 Winners!!!!!!

GCKFA Master Angler Program

Are you the type of kayak angler who constantly strives to improve and aim for trophy fish from several species? If so, the GCKFA Master Angler Program is for you! The Master Angler program is intended to recognize special kayak angling achievements! This event is limited to members of the Gulf Coast Kayak Fishing Association. It's pretty simple, if you catch a qualifying fish you just submit a photograph via e-mail. GCKFA will do the rest. The master angler program is limited to kayak fishing trips and will only include catches made from a kayak or while wading with kayak tethered to the angler.

We are pleased to recognize the following GCKFA Master Anglers, take the challenge and have your name added to the list!

Michael Finley

Kreig Corpstein

Barrett Fine

Eric Kaiser

Bob Boston

Official Rules:

There is no entry fee or form, however, this event is limited to members of GCKFA. .

Each catch must meet the big fish limits below.

Weighing is encouraged - but not required.

There is no time limit for catching your fish - your catches do not expire after they have been submitted.

Fish can be caught anywhere in the lower continental 48 states.

Deliberate falsification of any submissions will result in disqualification. All existing records will be removed and future applications from the angler will not be considered.

Measuring your catch, all species with forked tails will be measured to the fork; other species will use the pinched tail method of measuring.

GCKFA reserves the right to review, investigate, reject, disqualify, or accept any application submitted or any award granted. In case of disputes, the decision of the Program Committee will be final.

Recognition Tiers: At each level, the accomplished kayak angler will be recognized on the GCKFA website and will be given the opportunity to purchase an embroidered fishing shirt noting their accomplishments.

The lowest tier is "GCKFA Advanced Kayak Angler". This is for the person who submits a minimum of 3 qualified species.

The lower middle tier is "GCKFA Expert Kayak Angler". This is for the person who submits a minimum of 5 qualified species.

The upper middle tier is "GCKFA Elite Kayak Angler". This is for the person who submits a minimum of 7 qualified species.

The top tier is "GCKFA Master Kayak Angler". This is for the person who submits a minimum of 10 qualified species.

How to submit your catch:

If you catch a qualifying big fish, you must follow the photograph guidelines.
1) Photograph your fish along with an appropriate measuring device (e.g. FL Law Stick) and your kayak
2) The fish must have it's mouth closed and it's nose must be at the "0" mark.
3) Send an e-mail to Ted Gorder at tgorder@intelligentmanagement.com with photo's of your qualifying catch and a brief story including the date of the catch.
4) Each angler will be allowed to request one species substitution per year. For example, if a member were to land and photograph a substitution, he or she may request that that photograph be allowed as one of their qualified catches. The ruling committee will determine whether or not the size and rarity of the catch should qualify. All rulings are final and may not be challenged.

Rule Revision: For the Master Angler program category for Redfish. This stems from an article I read about a record being denied by the IGFA. Apparently "transporting" an oversized redfish is illegal in FL. This means that paddling to shore with a bull red in order to snap a picture could get the anglers into trouble. For this reason, I am going to ask that we either snap the picture while on the water or have another angler serve as a witness to the size of the catch or help take the photo.

Tarpon: Requires $50 tarpon tag to possess or harvest. Snatching or spearing prohibited. Contact DMFM for current information.
Tarpon Tag (available only at tax collectors offices).........$51.50 *Transporting without a permit is illegal*
GCKFA will accept photographic proof of tarpon catch on a kayak of any length if following the catch-photo-release recommendations.

Sailfish 63" minimum length, Angler can harvest one per day. *It is illegal to transport or have in your possession under size or over size fish.*
Sailfish: Measured tip of lower jaw to fork, All landed fish must be reported to NOAA within 24 hours 800-894-5528. HMS permit required in Federal Waters.
GCKFA will accept photographic proof of sailfish catch on a kayak of any length if following the catch-photo-release recommendations.

If you are alone, catch a monster and cannot realistically get it on the yak for a photo, I suggest floating a law stick in the water next to the redfish in a way that clearly shows the length, I will consider other measurement options but they must clearly pass all doubt.

A witness that helps measure and/or photo the catch will be best.

This rule change only applies to redfish, tarpon, and sailfish since all others can be harvested or brought to shore for photo and safe release.

Good Luck!!!!!!
Ted

Updated on June 14, 2013

The Gulf Coast Kayak Fishing Association

(GCKFA)

is a proud sponsor of the Broxson Angler of the year tournament

Broxson Outdoors would like to announce our Kayak Angler of the Year Tournament for 2015! 12 Months, 13 species, monthly inshore and offshore prizes and at the end of the year we will have an Inshore Champion, an Offshore Champion and a Kayak Angler of the Year grand prize winner! Tournament kicks off January 2nd, 2015 and runs through Dec 31, 2015. Stop by the store for more details and to register.

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